PTP515: Advance Comp Studies (2012-2013)

Major Concepts/Content: Advanced computer studies is a one-semester course designed to teach students advanced programming concepts. Problem solving and program documentation will be emphasized. Students will write original computer programs. Students will choose from a variety of advanced programming languages to include, but not limited to, Java, SmallTalk, LISP, Scheme, Perl, CGI, JavaScript, PHP, and VBScript.

Major Instructional Activities: Students will analyze a problem, design a solution, write the program needed to solve the problem, test the program and make the necessary corrections in the program. Activities will include hands-on programming, group and individual assignments and special projects. Students may demonstrate the ability to communicate with instructor and peers via communications software. Students will use electronic learning services to access additional resources.

Major Evaluative Techniques: Assessment will be accomplished by

Successful completion of assignments.

Assignments will be evaluated for structure, the correct use of programming statements, documentation, conciseness, and appropriateness of the solution to the problem.

Success may be demonstrated by written tests, oral tests, class work, projects, or other means deemed appropriate by the instructor.

Course Objectives: Upon completion of the course, students should be able to

Use the major components of the language editor.

Use structure charts to diagram algorithm design and program flow.

Demonstrate the ability to use top-down programming design.

Use appropriate language statements for data input, output, storage, and retrieval, as well as controlling peripheral devices.

Use appropriate programming structures for looping and branching through the use of conditionals, counters, and subroutines.

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